(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ) -- The Road Company presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition from July 30 through August 1, 2026. This is a 60-minute, kid-friendly stage adaptation of the classic 1939 film. It follows Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as a tornado sweeps them to Oz. Joined by new friends, Dorothy must outsmart the Wicked Witch to ask the Wizard for a way home.
L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience.
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Performances take place Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm; Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm; and Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $16.50 to $21.50 and are available for purchase online. Performances take place in The Grand Theatre (406 S. Main Street) in Williamstown, New Jersey.
The Road Company believes in providing professional quality live theater, educational programming and community outreach by creating artistic, technical and operational opportunities to celebrate, educate and share stories of diversity, equality and inclusion.
The company's core value is to include and support all artists and patrons no matter their age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. They will continue to use their artistic expression to transcend a message of hope, love and equality to strengthen their community while keeping the Arts alive in the historic Grand Theatre.
